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About this event: Join your fellow water protectors at this community-building fundraiser. This special event will include delicious plant-based food, an exciting silent auction, and stunning ocean views. Joys of the Sea will feature remarks from the 2025 Suzanne Golas Spirit of Water Award winner, Maya K. van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of the Green Amendments movement. We are grateful to our sponsors: The Thomas Berry Foundation, Ann Marie and Robert Reardon, Kathryn and Robert Chambers, Sue Smith, and Eleanor Swanson. Interested in reaching thousands of water protectors by donating an auction item? Reach out to water@waterspirit.org to learn more. About Our Honoree: Maya K. van Rossum is the founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring passage of Green Amendments in every state constitution across our nation. She is also the Delaware Riverkeeper, leading the regional advocacy organization, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, for over 30 years. van Rossum is skilled as an author, environmental attorney, strategist, community organizer, facilitator, coalition builder and manager. Accessibility The venue has an elevator for anyone with mobility issues. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email water@waterspirit.org or call 732-923-9788.